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Computer-Aided Design Drafter—Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight (15:25 minutes)
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What is it like to be a Computer-Aided Design Drafter? In this Career Q&A video interview, Ambrose Kharkongor talks about his career path, what he does on the job, and the keys to success in computer-aided design. He also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.
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Practical Autodesk AutoCAD 2023 and AutoCAD LT 2023 - Second Edition
This 3D modeling book is for design engineers, mechanical engineers, architects, and anyone working in construction, manufacturing, or similar fields. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, student, or professional looking to upgrade your engineering design skills, you’ll find this AutoCAD book useful. No prior knowledge of CAD or AutoCAD is necessary.
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Computer Aided Design : Engineering design and modeling using AutoCAD (2022)
The book comprehensively discusses principles, techniques, research activities, applications and case studies of computer-aided design in a single volume. The textbook will serve as ideal study material for undergraduate, and graduate students in a multitude of engineering disciplines. The book: Discusses techniques for wireframe, surface and solid modelling including practical cases and limitations Each chapter contains solved examples and unsolved exercises Includes research case studies and practical examples in enabling the user to link academic theory to engineering practice Highlights the ability to convert graphic to non-graphic information such as in drawing up bills of materials in practice Discusses important topics including constructive solid geometry, Boolean operations on solid primitives and Boolean algebra This text covers different aspects of computer-aided design, from the basic two-dimensional constructions through modifications, use of layers and dimensioning to advanced aspects such as three-dimensional modelling and customization of the package to suit different applications and disciplines. It further discusses important concepts including orthographic projections, isometric projections, 3D wireframe modelling, 3D surface modelling, solids of extrusion and solids of revolution. It will serve as ideal study material for undergraduate, and graduate students in the fields of mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, civil and construction engineering, aerospace engineering and manufacturing engineering.
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Learn SolidWorks 2022
Get to grips with leading 3D engineering and product design application to design robust 3D models and achieve CSWA and CSWP certificationKey Features* Gain comprehensive insights into the core aspects of 3D modeling's mechanical parts* Learn how to generate assembly designs with both standard and advanced mates* Discover design practices for both 2D as well as 3D modeling and prepare to achieve CSWP and CSWA certificationBook DescriptionSOLIDWORKS is the leading choice for 3D engineering and product design applications across industries such as aviation, automobile, and consumer product design. This book helps you to get up and running with SOLIDWORKS and understand each new concept and tool with the help of easy-to-follow exercises.You'll begin with the basics, exploring the software interface and finding out how to work with drawing files. The book then guides you through topics such as sketching, building complex 3D models, generating dynamic and static assemblies, and generating 2D engineering drawings to prepare you to take on any design project. You'll also work with practical exercises to get hands-on experience with creating sketches, 3D part models, assemblies, and drawings. To reinforce your understanding of SOLIDWORKS, the book is supplemented by downloadable files that will help you to understand the concepts and exercises more easily. Finally, you'll also work on projects for 3D modeling objects inspired by everyday life.By the end of this SOLIDWORKS book, you'll have gained the skills you need to create professional 3D mechanical models using SOLIDWORKS and be able to prepare effectively for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exams.What you will learn* Understand the fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS and parametric modeling* Create professional 2D sketches as bases for 3D models using simple and advanced modeling techniques* Use SOLIDWORKS drawing tools to generate standard engineering drawings* Evaluate mass properties and materials for designing parts and assemblies* Join different parts together to form static and dynamic assemblies* Discover expert tips and tricks to generate different part and assembly configurations for your mechanical designsWho this book is forThis book is for aspiring engineers, designers, makers, draftsmen, and hobbyists looking to get started with SOLIDWORKS and explore the software. Individuals who are interested in becoming Certified SOLIDWORKS Associates (CSWAs) or Certified SOLIDWORKS Professionals (CSWPs) will also find this book useful. No specific background is needed to follow the concepts in the book as it starts from the basics of SOLIDWORKS. However, basic theoretical knowledge of 3D modeling will be helpful to get the most out of this book.
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Practical Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021
Publisher's note: This edition from 2020 is based on AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021 and does not make use of the most recent AutoCAD features. A new second edition, updated for AutoCAD 2023 and AutoCAD LT 2023 including new topics, such as Floating drawing windows and the COUNT feature, has now been published. Key Features Explore the AutoCAD GUI, file format, and drawing tools to get started with CAD projects Learn to use drawing management tools for working efficiently on large projects Discover techniques for creating, modifying, and managing 3D models and converting 2D plans into 3D models Book Description AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT are one of the most versatile software applications for architectural and engineering designs and the most popular computer-aided design (CAD) platform for 2D drafting and 3D modeling. This hands-on guide will take you through everything you need to know to make the most out of this powerful tool, starting from a simple tour of the user interface through to using advanced tools. Starting with basic drawing shapes and functions, you'll get to grips with the fundamentals of CAD designs. You'll then learn about effective drawing management using layers, dynamic blocks, and groups and discover how to add annotations and plot like professionals. The book delves into 3D modeling and helps you convert your 2D drawings into 3D models and shapes. As you progress, you'll cover advanced tools and features such as isometric drawings, drawing utilities for managing and recovering complex files, quantity surveying, and multidisciplinary drawing files using xRefs, and you'll learn how to implement them with the help of practical exercises at the end of each chapter. Finally, you'll get to grips with rendering and visualizing your designs in AutoCAD. By the end of the book, you'll have developed a solid understanding of CAD principles and be able to work with AutoCAD software confidently to build impressive 2D and 3D drawings. What you will learn Understand CAD fundamentals using AutoCAD's basic functions, navigation, and components Create complex 3d solid objects starting from the primitive shapes using the solid editing tools Working with reusable objects like Blocks and collaborating using xRef Explore some advanced features like external references and dynamic block Get to grips with surface and mesh modeling tools such as Fillet, Trim, and Extend Use the paper space layout in AutoCAD for creating professional plots for 2D and 3D models Convert your 2D drawings into 3D models Who this book is for The book is for design engineers, mechanical engineers, architects, and anyone working in construction, manufacturing, or similar fields. Whether you're an absolute beginner, student, or professional looking to upgrade your engineering design skills, you'll find this AutoCAD book useful. No prior knowledge of CAD or AutoCAD is necessary.
MEM30007A Select Common Engineering Materials (2015)
This unit covers recognising common materials used in engineering, assisting in the selection of a material for a specific application, and using test results to evaluate the properties of materials.Topic covered include:Topic 1 - Properties of Materials:MEM30007-RQ-01Topic 2 - Properties Data:MEM30007-RQ-02Topic 3 - Materials Testing:MEM30007-RQ-03Topic 4 - Structure and Properties:MEM30007-RQ-04Topic 5 - Processing of Materials:MEM30007-RQ-05Topic 6 - Selection of Materials:MEM30007-RQ-06Topic 7 - Safety Parameters:MEM30007-RQ-07
Advanced Strength of Materials (2012)
Construction Calculations Manual
It offers readers detailed calculations, applications and examples needed in site work, cost estimation, piping and pipefitting, and project management. The book also serves as a refresher course for some of the formulas and concepts of geometry and trigonometry.
Engineering: An Industry Study
OH&S in Australia: a management guide.
Features include: background to the legal and social framework governing OHS, including recent changes ; how to develop and evaluate a systematic approach to OHS using modern management tools ; a simple and effective model of hazard identification and risk management with practical examples drawn from a wide range of industries.
